DHARMANAGAR: Police have arrested a man in connection with the theft of batteries from a shop in Dharmanagar town, officials said.
The accused has been identified as Yuktiram Reang, a resident of the Kachuchhara area. He was taken into custody following a complaint lodged by the shop owner regarding the theft, police said.
According to preliminary information, the batteries were reported missing from the shop, prompting the owner to alert local police. Acting on the complaint, officers launched an investigation that led to the arrest of the accused.
Police said the investigation into the incident is ongoing, with further details being gathered to ascertain the full circumstances of the theft, including the value of the stolen goods and whether any accomplices were involved.
Authorities have not yet disclosed the exact date of the theft or the shop’s specific location within the town. The accused is likely to be produced before a local court, though further legal proceedings have not been confirmed.
Local residents said such thefts have raised concerns over security of small businesses in the area, though police have not linked the incident to any broader pattern of crime in Dharmanagar.